UNITE for hope. 

UNITE for community. 

UNITE to make a difference.

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the North Park Swimming Pool for the 18th Annual Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk! The Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk brings our community together. It unites families with bleeding disorders and chapters with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers to support important programs and services to help people with Hemophilia, von Willebrand Disease, and other rare bleeding disorders in our community. 

Event Details

Date: September 19th, 2026

Starts: 9:00 AM

Ends: 11:30 AM

Check-In Time: 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Location: North Park Swimming Pool, 901 South Ridge Drive, McCandless, PA 15044

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The funds generated from our Walk help the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation: 

• Promote patient advocacy and blood safety for everyone 

• Support families in need by offering assistance with medical bills, travel to and from the treatment center, knee/elbow braces and other medical devices

• Provide medical ID jewelry to our members at no cost to them 

• Provide local educational programming throughout the year 

• Provide a support network to all our community members 

• Create and increase awareness about bleeding disorders 

Your support means continued education, support groups, and patient assistance for our members in need. By participating in our Unite Walk, you are raising critical funds and awareness for our mission and showing each other the strength & unity of the Bleeding Disorders Community.

Sign up today! 

Thank you for your interest in supporting the Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk! Your participation helps us further our mission to discover better treatments and cures for bleeding disorders while preventing complications through education, awareness, advocacy, and research. 

We invite you to get involved today by starting a team, joining an existing team, or making a donation. Then plan to join us on Walk Day! Every dollar raised goes directly to our chapter and brings us closer to making a difference in the lives of those affected by bleeding disorders.

Thank you for your support!

P.S. This is a dog friendly event! We'd love to see your furry companions joining us on Walk Day!

About the Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation: 

WPBDF strives to enrich the lives of those with bleeding disorders in Western Pennsylvania and respond to the needs of the community in a dynamic environment.

The Western Pennsylvania Bleeding Disorders Foundation is a nonprofit consumer advocacy and service organization founded in the 1950’s and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in 1976. We were founded to help meet the vast education and support needs of the bleeding disorders community in Western Pennsylvania.

WPBDF serves families with bleeding disorders in 26 counties of Western Pennsylvania. Membership is free for people with bleeding disorders. We provide patient assistance to our members with bleeding disorders as well as hold a variety of educational events that cover a wide range of topics. Because bleeding disorders impact nearly every area of our members lives, we strive to provide relevant and timely information about everything from raising affected children to dealing with financial stress to joint health and treatment concerns and much more.

Learn more about our programs and services at: https://wpbdf.org/

Event Contact:

Name: Jessica Lee

Email: jessica@wpbdf.org

Phone: (724) 741-6160

Kick off your day by participating in the 17th Annual Run for Their Lives 5K before joining us for the Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk!

This timed charity fun run features an approximately 3-mile course through the beautiful, tree-lined streets of North Park. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to make an even bigger impact, the 5K is a great way to support the bleeding disorders community before coming together for the Walk. Every registration helps raise awareness of bleeding disorders and supports essential education, advocacy, and community programs.

Race Day Schedule

• Registration Opens: 7:30 AM
• Race Begins: 8:30 AM

Participant Perks
Each registered runner will receive:

• A technical race t-shirt (for participants registered by July 31, 2026)
• A goody bag
• A finisher medal

The final day to guarantee a race shirt in your preferred size is Friday, July 31, 2026.

Registration Fees

• Pre-Race Registration (June 1 – September 18, 2026): $30
• Race Day Registration: $35

Challenge yourself, support a great cause, and then stay for a morning of community, celebration, and purpose at the Unite for Bleeding Disorders Walk!

Learn more and register today at: https://bit.ly/runfortheirlives2026